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Is a College Degree a Financial Trap? 35-42% of Students Lose Money (Chile Study)

We all believe a college degree is a ticket to financial security. But what if for up to 42% of graduates, it's actually a money-losing trap? This video breaks down a 2013 study from Chile that reveals the shocking truth: a significant portion of students would have been better off financially if they had never gone to college. We explore how hidden ability and poor information lead to bad choices, and why lowering tuition doesn't always help. Discover the real, non-uniform economic returns to postsecondary degrees and what this means for your own education decisions. Based on the research by economists from the University of Chile and others.